U.S.-PH Joint Cybersecurity Working Group: Cyber Workforce Development Session

Joint Cybersecurity Working Group

April 19 (Tuesday) 9:00 – 10:30a.m. Philippine Time | via Zoom

Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated and far-reaching in an increasingly networked world. It is therefore within every nation’s interest to develop a robust and agile cyber workforce that will be able to respond to evolving imminent threats and attacks. Cyber industry and workforce development also supports local job creation by producing higher-order analytical jobs for citizens while enhancing national cyber resilience.

Join us as we host a virtual dialogue that will cover past and recent efforts to bridge the talent gap and increase the cyber professional pool. This session will tackle up-and-coming trends in the information security industry, featuring experts who will share insights on how to address the cyber workforce deficit.

Zoom link will be sent to registered individuals.

Special Guests

  • Genalyn Macalinao, Policy Lead, Cybersecurity Bureau, Department of Information and Communications Technology
  • Dr. William Emmanuel Yu, Network Security Expert, Secure Connections
  • Caryn LeMur, Senior Managing Consultant, IBM (US)
  • Saptarshi Basu, ICT Unit Chief, U.S. Embassy Manila
  • Cambridge Global Advisors (Invited)
  • IT & Business Process Association Philippines (Invited)

Hosted By

  • Albert dela Cruz, Cybersecurity Lead, USAID BEACON
  • Pierre Tito Galla, Cybersecurity Policy Expert, USAID BEACON

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